Covid-19: Daily reported UK cases rise by a quarter
The number of daily reported Covid-19 cases has risen by a quarter, according to
the latest UK government figures.
There have been 6,178 coronavirus cases in the UK in the last 24 hours, up 1,252
since Tuesday, and 37 deaths.
Yvonne Doyle, Public Health England's medical director, said it was "essential"
the public followed the new measures brought in to curb the spread.
Tighter restrictions were announced across the UK on Tuesday, including a 22:00
closing time for pubs in England.
People are being told to work from home if they can, rules on face coverings
have been expanded and the number of people allowed at weddings in England
has been halved.
Hospitality venues in Scotland will also have to close early, but in Wales restrictions
are limited to stopping alcohol sales at 22:00. Scotland and Northern Ireland have
also gone further by limiting households from mixing indoors.
Meanwhile, Scotland recorded 486 new cases on Wednesday - the highest daily
total since the pandemic began. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was "a real
cause for concern", although she added that more people were being tested now
than at the peak of the outbreak.
In Wales there were a further 389 cases and in Northern Ireland there were 220
cases in the past 24 hours.
Reacting to the UK figures, Ms Doyle said: "New measures have been bought in
to stop the spread of the virus and it is essential that you follow them.
"You should work from home if you can, must now wear a face covering in retail
and hospitality settings, unless you are eating or drinking, and not be in a group
larger than six people.
Announcing the tighter restrictions for England on Tuesday, Prime Minister Boris
Johnson said they might have to stay in place for up to six months.
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